Job opportunity
Rehabilitation Assistant
Vancouver Island Health Authority
Royal Jubilee Hospital (RJH) - Victoria, BC V8R 1J8 CA (Primary)
Work Area (FBA Only)
Multi-Site
No
Travel Requirement
Shift Start Time/End Time
0730-1545
Days Off
Rotating
Vacancy Type
Regular FT
Salary Range (Hourly Rate)
$32.84 - $32.84
Paid FTE
1.0
Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS
75
Planned Start Date
Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)
Pending Return of Incumbent
No
CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)
Yes
Job Description
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient & staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Reports to the Manager or designate. Under the general direction of the treating Staff Therapist, carries out individual and group therapeutic, recreational, and physical activities to improve and maintain the functional abilities of patients and residents. Performs related functions such as providing direction to volunteers during activity programs, transporting patients and residents to and from treatment or activity area, and reporting observations on progress to Therapist.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
Completion of a recognized Rehabilitation Assistant Program or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Skills And Abilities
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
Ability to operate related equipment.
Ability to organize work.
Ability to deal with others effectively.
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Apply on source site Work Area (FBA Only)
Multi-Site
No
Travel Requirement
Shift Start Time/End Time
0730-1545
Days Off
Rotating
Vacancy Type
Regular FT
Salary Range (Hourly Rate)
$32.84 - $32.84
Paid FTE
1.0
Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS
75
Planned Start Date
Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)
Pending Return of Incumbent
No
CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)
Yes
Job Description
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient & staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Reports to the Manager or designate. Under the general direction of the treating Staff Therapist, carries out individual and group therapeutic, recreational, and physical activities to improve and maintain the functional abilities of patients and residents. Performs related functions such as providing direction to volunteers during activity programs, transporting patients and residents to and from treatment or activity area, and reporting observations on progress to Therapist.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
Completion of a recognized Rehabilitation Assistant Program or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Skills And Abilities
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
Ability to operate related equipment.
Ability to organize work.
Ability to deal with others effectively.
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